The Polestar 4 is up to a fantastic 5th place in Sweden in June. 27,565 new cars hit Swedish roads in June, a solid 8.5% year-on-year improvement. The H1 2025 tally is up 6.6% to 140,976. Rechargeable cars account for a strong 65.3% of the market in June vs. 56.5%…
The Renault Clio holds 8% of its home market in June. French new car sales endure a 6th consecutive month of year-on-year decline (and 12th in the past 13 months) in June at -6.7% to 169,504 units. This is the weakest June volume in 28 years: since the 93,171 units…
The Kia Ceed is the best-selling car in Finland in June. The Finnish new car market is up year-on-year for only the 2nd time in 2025 after last April, with sales progressing 10.9% to 7,290. Keep in mind June 2024 was a particularly low comparison base with volume down -26.7%…
The Dacia Duster is #3 in Italy in June. Picture quattroruote.it Mediocre results for new car sales in Italy in June: off -17.4% year-on-year to 132,191 units. This way the H1 volume drops further into negative at -3.6% to 854,690. This is a loss of 21.1% and 228,500 units compared…
The Dacia Sandero reaches its highest ever monthly volume in June. It's another excellent month for new car sales in Spain, up 15.2% year-on-year in June to 119,125 units. This is the best June result since the pre-pandemic June 2019 volume of 134,341 and marks a 10th straight month of…
The Hyundai Accent is the best-selling vehicle in Saudi Arabia in May. 67,369 new vehicles hit Saudi roads in May, a solid 7.2% year-on-year improvement. As a result the YTD volume is up 11.5% to 353,046. Toyota (+9%) manages to outpace the market to 29% share vs. 26.6% over the…
The Geely Coolray is up to 7th place in the UAE in May. New light vehicle sales in the United Arab Emirates slide down -6.8% year-on-year in May to 25,574 units. The year-to-date tally after five months however remains in positive at +4.9% to 132,033. Toyota (-4.6%) gains share slightly…
The electric car market is hitting its stride in 2025. With major leaps in battery innovation, better access to fast charging points, and a global push for cleaner transport, the shift to electric is no longer on the horizon; it is happening now. This year, in particular, is seeing a…
BYD places three models inside the Thai Top 10 for the first time, including the Sealion 7. 54,942 new cars found a buyer in Thailand in May, with the year-to-date volume now standing at 266,092. Toyota leads the way with 36.7% share above Honda at 12.3%, both below their YTD…
The Perodua Bezza remains the best-selling vehicle at home. 73,964 new cars hit Malaysian roads in May, leading to a year-to-date tally standing at 335,605. Perodua continues to dominate the brands ranking head and shoulders at 42.5% share, similar to its YTD level of 42.9%. Proton falls back to 17.2%…
The Dacia Duster is up to 2nd place in Bulgaria in May. Thanks to CE Auto we can share with you the Top 10 models in Bulgaria for May. Total sales amount to 4,320 units for the month and 21,588 year-to-date. The Toyota Corolla is up two spots on April…
After the Renault 4 and the Citroen C3 Aircross. We now drive the Peugeot e-3008, following our French series. Compared to the previous two, the 3008 isn't as recent as it launched a little over a year ago in February 2024, April for the e-3008. This is the third generation…
Purchasing a vehicle is one of the most significant financial investments many people make. While new cars are often associated with the latest features and warranties, buying a used car can present a plethora of advantages that offer value beyond the initial cost. Whether it’s financial, emotional, or practical considerations,…
The automotive industry continues to revolutionize how we experience driving through advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). As we navigate through 2025, several vehicles stand out for their exceptional ability to enhance safety, reduce driver fatigue, and provide semi-autonomous driving capabilities. These cutting-edge systems represent the pinnacle of automotive technology, combining…
The much anticipated launch of the Xiaomi YU7 has not disappointed, to say the least: it attracted no less than 200,000 orders in just 3 minutes and 289,000 in 1 hour. A deposit of 20,000 yuan (2,375€ or US$2,800) gives you an immediate locked order and fast delivery, as there…